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| cor·sair [ káwr sèr ] (plural cor·sairs) |
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1. nautical history pirate: a pirate, especially one based on the North African coast between the 16th and 19th centuries
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2. history private ship commissioned by government: a privately owned ship commissioned by a government to attack foreign ships, especially one based on the coast of North Africa
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3. history owner of privateer: the owner of a ship commissioned by a government to attack ships of other countries
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French< medieval Latin cursarius< Latin cursus "hostile incursion" < past participle of currere "to run"] |
